News & Updates

Luce County Resource Fair

November 13 — Come join us for the Luce County Community Resource Fair!Discover valuable resources and information — including a Hidden in Plain Sight display designed for parents, teachers, and caregivers. Plus, take advantage of the opportunity to safely turn in your unused or expired medications.Enjoy a free meal, health screenings, raffles, and exciting giveaways.Don’t […]

Community Food Drive

LMAS District Health Department is hosting a community-wide food drive to help address food shortage concerns for residents in Luce, Mackinac, Alger, and Schoolcraft Counties. Donation Drop-Off: Monday, November 3rd – Wednesday, November 13th 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Donations can be dropped off at any LMAS office during business hours.All collected items will be distributed to local food […]

SepticSmart 2025: Septic Systems and the Environment Webinar

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Onsite Wastewater Program is kicking off SepticSmart Week with this 1-hour webinar on September 15, 2025 from 9:00 – 10:00 AM EST, which will be recorded and shared with all webinar registrants. Webinar attendees will learn about: the basics of septic systems, septic systems and the […]

Price Increase for Water Testing

For Immediate Release LMAS Regional Laboratory Announces Upcoming Fee Adjustments Effective: July 1, 2025 LMAS Regional Laboratory is announcing it will implement updated pricing for its water laboratory services effective July 1, 2025. This adjustment is necessary to ensure the continued quality, availability and sustainability of our offerings. The decision to increase fees was not […]

It’s Tick Season – Time to Fight the Bite!

As warmer weather approaches, so does the increased risk of tick encounters, posing potential health threats to people and pets enjoying outdoor activities. That’s why the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) offers advice on how to create tick-safe zones around your home. There are over 20 known tick species in Michigan. Most often, they […]

Measles Information

Measles is a highly contagious virus that can lead to serious health complications like lung infection, brain damage, deafness, hospitalizations and death.  Measles is especially serious for young children, older adults, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems.  Click here for Measles Updates in the State of Michigan.